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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 524,741.30, 736,037.50 and 524,741.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 524,741.30, 736,037.50 and 524,741.30 is: 736,037.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    524,741.30 : 736,037.50 = 524,741.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    524,741.30/736,037.50 = 524,741.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    524,741.30x = 736,037.50 × 524,741.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    524,741.30x = 386,229,274,598.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 386,229,274,598.75/524,741.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736,037.50

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